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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve

5 July 2021

Awapuni School

Sherryl Gomm

Overview

B

25

25.0

2.3

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

35

Products

70

51

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 54 33
Resin pellets B N/A
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 12 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 5
Cigarettes, butts & filters 10 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 18 1
Bottle neck rings 1 1
Bottle caps & lids 1 1
Bottle seals & tabs 2 1
Bottles, drums, jerrycans & buckets > 2 L 1 13
Hangers & retail packaging 1 2
Lollipop sticks 2 1
Straws 2 1
Plastic utensils 1 2
Foamed Plastic 10 3
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 10 3
Paper & Cardboard 5 14
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 14
Metal 1 1
Foil wrappers 1 1

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Previous survey in this area

Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve Awapuni School
15 Mar, 2021
Items per 1,000m2
26
72%

Next survey in this area

Midway Beach - Beacon Reserve Makauri School
03 Aug, 2022
Items per 1,000m2
77
58%